Sinister

The Profile

Sinister are a Dutch death metal band formed in 1988, renowned for a relentless, old-school sound and anti-religion themes. Through albums like Cross the Styx, Diabolical Summoning, Hate, Afterburner, and Syncretism, they remained defiantly non-commercial. Adrie “Aad” Kloosterwaard is cited as the sole member from the original lineup still in the band.

Dutch death metal band; active since 1988; albums covered on DeBaser include Cross the Styx (1992), Diabolical Summoning (1993), Hate (1995), Afterburner (2006), Syncretism (2017), and the EP Bastard Saints (1996). Reviews note blasphemous themes, cavernous growls, razor-sharp riffing, and intense drumming; Aad Kloosterwaard is named as the lone remaining original member.

Five DeBaser reviews paint Sinister as a cornerstone of Dutch death metal: relentless, blasphemous, and stubbornly non-commercial. Highlights include Cross the Styx, Diabolical Summoning, Hate, Afterburner, and Syncretism. Reviewers praise cavernous growls, razor riffs, and punishing drumming, with frequent nods to old-school fury and the band’s longevity. Aad Kloosterwaard is noted as the stalwart from the original lineup.